something that forms a consistent or repetitive arrangement...............

Excellent clarity in this one. Only thing that really bugs me is the lamp for some reason (it seems to be on a slant). Still, thats a minor complaint. Great way to kick off the contest!

Thank you for your comment, this truly is an ole house (This Ole House By The Statler Brothers) and as such not a lot is level the floor moves under your feet when you walk on it the walls are not straight that is why the lamp is like that, best I could do with what I got.

Nice shot author...best of luck

very nice clean shot author with great title....gl

While I agree that this is a very clean picture and the subject matter is very appropriate I think that there is too much going on. My eye wants to move towards the woman, but at the same time it keeps getting drawn in to the pirate flag due to the various pointing devices (the pole in her hand, the ropes attached to the sail, etc.). The coloring of the building in the background is also somewhat distracting as it too closely resembles her flesh tone.

An easy solution would be to simply crop it in tighter, thus eliminating the flag and the majority of the building in the background.

Still, as it stands this is a very nice piece. I love the emotion you get from the woman and the title fits her very well. GL!

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me..
Great shot!

Don't think I'd regret hangin' out on my yacht, either

I would too.

Great close-up..

very interesting shot...gl

I think it is beautiful and very telling of those who pass on by.

Great shot, and nothing wrong with photographing reality.

i really like this, good job

This is sweet, have no idea how to take pics like this yet, but would love to get there!

Fantastic photo author...very moody...best of luck

It looks like it fits the theme well. Nice shot - I like the blurred movement of the others as they pass him by (literally and metaphorically)

My fav great shot!

Good response to the old lady, but really we should show this to the world, not ignore all those people who need help. My mom is close to being homeless because her disability has been cut, medical is now only paying for a few things, what's next? The only thing that keeps her going is my family sending her money every month. So I don't see anything wrong with this shot, we should not hide are short comings, cause otherwise how are we ever going to work on them.

Nice focus! GL!